Oct. 27 -- GOOD SCOUTING

BY SCOTT LAUBER

Last season, when the Phillies were swept in the Division Series, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Pat Burrell were a combined 9-for-45. The Rockies chalked that up to good pitching, but also good scouting. Will George, a Delaware resident and the Rockies' top pro scout, prepared a report that the pitchers were able to execute.

So, with Evan Longoria (0-for-16, 9 strikeouts) and Carlos Pena (0-for-13, 6 strikeouts) struggling for the Rays, Charlie Manuel credits director of pro scouting Chuck LaMar and his staff.

"We've had real good scouting reports, and the pitchers have been sticking with them," he said.